Occupational Therapy Assistant

People Well Staffing; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-Time

Supportive team

Meaningful impact

Professional growth

Job summary

People Well Staffing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time position in San Rafael, CA. The role involves implementing therapy plans under supervision, guiding patients through ADLs and functional tasks, and contributing to a collaborative rehabilitation team.

Applicants must have an accredited COTA program, CA license in good standing or eligibility, and current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active CA COTA license in good standing, or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities, ADL training, functional tasks, strengthening, and coordination.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers within the established plan of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

ACCREDITED COTA PROGRAM

CA COTA LICENSE

Job description

San Rafael, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - San Rafael, CA

Location: San Rafael,CA 94903

Setting: SkilledNursing Facility (SNF)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $48- $56 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA) to join a collaborative skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitationteam in San Rafael, CA. Working under the supervision of an OccupationalTherapist, you will provide hands-on treatment that supports independence withdaily activities and functional performance.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by thesupervising Occupational Therapist.
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities, ADLtraining, functional tasks, strengthening, and coordination.
• Monitor patient response and communicateprogress to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers within theestablished plan of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation andinterdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational TherapyAssistant program.
• Active CA COTA license in good standing, oreligibility for licensures.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by theemployer.
• Ability to work effectively under thesupervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork,and patient-care skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: $48 - $56 per hour
• Full-Time opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitationenvironment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact onpatient outcomes
• Professional growth and developmentopportunities